WHAT ARE TRANSITION SERVICES?

According to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), transition services are focused on improving the academic and functional achievement of a student with disabilities to enable the student to move from school to post-school activities. Post-school activities can include: college, vocational training, employment, continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living, and/or community participation.

Transition services can be divided into the following activity or strategy areas:

Instruction

Related Services (Transportation and developmental, corrective, and other supportive services)

Community Experiences

Daily Living Skills

Functional Vocational Evaluations

WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF TRANSITION SERVICES?

Examples of transition services delivered while the student is in high school include:

Receiving daily living skills instruction and experience, such as banking and budgeting, personal health, cooking, independent living arrangements, and using public transportation

Participating in career fairs

Exploring and working towards admission requirements for vocational/technical school, college, or other post-secondary educational setting

Exploring guardianship issues and estate planning

Receiving training in vocational and/or pre-vocational skills

Receiving job training and coaching

Accessing community resources and governmental agencies for post-school support